Director, Security (FSO) – Cleared Programs

Who We Are: Exiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage—advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Our AI platform, 1Exiger, delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long-term resilience. Trusted by 550+ global customers—including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies—Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP® authorized provider to the federal government.   Director, Security (FSO) – Cleared Programs  Location: Huntsville, AL   Work Environment: On-Site  Role Summary:  Exiger is seeking a Director, Security (FSO) to lead and scale the security function for a highly strategic, federally aligned program. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, this individual will serve as the senior security authority responsible for establishing, governing, and operating a multi-site classified security program, including a primary SCIF environment in Huntsville and a secondary SCIF presence in Northern Virginia. This role blends hands-on execution with program-level leadership, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and customer directives while enabling rapid mission execution in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.    What You’ll Do:    Serve as the senior leader responsible for all security and industrial security matters across the program  Lead compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, ICDs, and contract-specific security obligations  Establish and operate a multi-site security model, including oversight of SCIF environments in Huntsville and governance of a secondary SCIF location in Northern Virginia  Deputize and manage a cleared team member to support day-to-day operations at the Northern Virginia site  Lead preparation for and response to DCSA inspections, audits, and security reviews, ensuring continuous audit readiness  Own personnel security processes including clearance sponsorship, onboarding, indoctrination, debriefing, and continuous evaluation  Ensure proper execution of DD254 requirements, visit authorizations, access controls, and classified material handling procedures  Serve as the senior advisor on insider threat program execution and reporting  Partner with program leadership, government stakeholders, and security officials to enable compliant, efficient mission delivery  Provide security input into facility stand-up, program onboarding, and operational planning efforts  Develop and maintain security policies, SOPs, training programs, and governance structures  Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across security processes and workflows    What You Need:  Demonstrated experience leading industrial security or cleared security programs within federal, defense, or intelligence environments  Deep knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and classified information handling procedures  Experience managing SCIF environments and multi-site security operations  Strong understanding of personnel security systems and processes (e.g., DISS, NBIS)  Proven experience leading DCSA audits, inspections, and compliance reviews  Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment  Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior government stakeholders and internal leadership  Active TS/SCI clearance required; TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph strongly preferred    Professional Experience Required:  5+ years of experience in industrial security, facility security, or related roles  Experience working within DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal contractor environments  Prior experience supporting classified programs and secure facilities is strongly preferred  Experience establishing or scaling security operations for new facilities is a plus  Active TS/SCI clearance required  Certifications (Preferred):  FSO Certification (CDSE or equivalent)  Insider Threat Program training  Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or equivalent  Why Exiger:  Exiger is transforming how governments understand and manage supply chain and software risk. This role offers a rare opportunity to:  Stand up and secure a mission-critical facility supporting national security priorities  Work directly with federal stakeholders and security authorities to ensure compliant operations  Build and scale security processes for a high-visibility, classified program  Play a foundational role in enabling secure operations from day one    Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger:  High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.  Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off  Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits  Competitive compensation package  16 weeks of fully paid parental leave  Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable  Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming  Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications  #Li-Onsite  Exiger is named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. 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At Exiger, our values define how we work and why we lead. We are mission-inspired, imagination-driven, trust-anchored, and compassion-focused—committed to building technology that makes the world safer, more transparent, and more resilient. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Exiger’s hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs. Offices: Huntsville, Alabama, United States (Huntsville);